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Hard to believe, but it’s time to start making those holiday shopping plans. Today we’re taking a look at what we’re expecting to be the season’s hottest gifts, the products you’re going to want to get your hands on—if you can—before shelves are emptied. See something missing from the list? Let us know in a comment! Samsung MU8000…

Nintendo dropped a little Monday surprise today with the announcement of the SNES Classic. Retro gaming fans undoubtedly remember the buzz of the release and sales rush of the NES Classic last year, and many are still upset by that model’s unexpected discontinuation less than six months later—leaving many hopeful fans unable to grab the uber-popular device. This…

Last fall, Nintendo set the gaming world abuzz with a cryptic announcement of their curious upcoming gaming device, the Nintendo Switch. The unique console seemed to follow in its predecessors’ footsteps, emphasizing the gaming experience and communality more than outright graphical power. Some gaming demos and the basics of gameplay were revealed, but much else was kept secret.…

The Nintendo Switch is the company’s first new home video game console since the Wii U For years, while Sony and Microsoft have focused on crafting consoles with cutting-edge power, Nintendo has opted to emphasize the fun of the gaming experience. Consoles like the Wii and Wii U were more about innovative controls than pure specs, while games…

For those gamers out there that still have a passion for handheld console gaming devices, Nintendo has a treat for you: The New Nintendo 3DS XL. Nintendo Direct, featuring a 4.88-inch top screen and a 4.18-inch bottom screen. The new hardware adds over an inch to the current 3DS’ display, and will also come with a 4GB SD…

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, or E3 for short, is the world’s premier trade show for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies, publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers,…

When the Nintendo 3DS launched earlier this year, its lack of two thumbsticks was cited by critics as a major flaw. Two thumbsticks, like those employed in traditional game controllers, typically allow for more appealing gameplay by offering users better control over characters. Nintendo is planning on moving forward and actually create a new Nintendo 3DS with…

The hot news keeps rolling out from E3. Nintendo had a big press release regarding the sequel to their popular Wii console: The Wii U. The video game console will have a unique tablet-like controller allowing the gamer to have full control of their gaming experience both on and off their TV. The touchscreen on the new Nintendo…

Nintendo showed off their 3D handheld gaming system. Scheduled to be released in March, users can switch on and off the 3D gaming effect for their gameplay. Next is Samsung’s flexible phone screen. For select models, the ﻿﻿The 4.5-inch screen has an impressive WVGA (800×480 pixel) resolution that is bendable and extremely thin, measuring at less than 0.3mm thick. Finally,…